Medium airport · Edwards, United States
Edwards Air Force Base
The hub of the base is Edwards, California. Its IATA code is EDW. Its ICAO code is KEDW. It has 3 runways, longest 16,798 ft (ASPH). Elevation 2,312 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Edwards, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | EDW |
| ICAO code | KEDW |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 16,798 ft (ASPH) |
| Elevation | 2,312 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.9108° N, 117.8864° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Edwards Air Force Base is known for
The hub of the base is Edwards, California.
History
Established in the 1930s as Muroc Field, the facility was renamed Muroc Army Airfield and then Muroc Air Force Base before its final renaming in 1950 for World War II USAAF veteran and test pilot Capt.
Official website: https://www.edwards.af.mil/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Edwards Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Hollywood Sign · United States · 59.1 miles away
- Walt Disney Concert Hall · United States · 62.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Edwards Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Saddleback Butte State Park · United States · 17.1 miles away
- Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park · United States · 18.1 miles away
- Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park · United States · 30.2 miles away
- Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve · United States · 31.5 miles away
- Red Rock Canyon State Park · United States · 32.5 miles away
- Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park · United States · 36.5 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Mojave Air & Space Port
17.8 miles awayGeneral William J Fox Airfield
22.2 miles awayPalmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport
22.5 miles awayTehachapi Municipal Airport
34.9 miles awaySouthern California Logistics Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Edwards Air Force Base?
The hub of the base is Edwards, California.
What is the airport code for Edwards Air Force Base?
Edwards Air Force Base — its IATA code is EDW and its ICAO code is KEDW.
Where is Edwards Air Force Base located?
Edwards Air Force Base serves Edwards, United States. Its coordinates are 34.9108° N, 117.8864° W.
What is the history of Edwards Air Force Base?
Established in the 1930s as Muroc Field, the facility was renamed Muroc Army Airfield and then Muroc Air Force Base before its final renaming in 1950 for World War II USAAF veteran and test pilot Capt.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3503
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwards_Air_Force_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.